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Breeds F
1-Feist Group: Terrier
Other Names: Rat Terrier Height : 10-22 In. Weight: 10-30 Lbs. Coat: Short And Smooth
Color: Tricolor With Spots, Red And White, Red, Black, Black And Tan, Blue And White, Red Brindle, And White.
Standard: Head: Medium length muzzle, with a slightly rounded skull. Eyes: Small and dark in color. Ears: Set well on
side of head, wedge shaped, and held erect or semi-erect. Muzzle: Medium and tapering to a point. Nose: Black and self-colored
according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Medium length and strong. Top-line: Level. Chest: Fairly deep and well ribbed.
Body: Back is straight and strong. Legs: Forelegs straight and strong. Hind legs are muscular, with hocks slightly bent. Feet:
Small and compact, with arched toes and thick pads. Tail: Set high and carried erect. Movement: Swift and very agile, with
flowing gait. Temperament: High-spirited, yet very lovable.
*The Feist traces his roots back to the Rat Terrier. American breeders are breeding three different varieties: the Mountain
Feist, the Bench-legged Feist, and the Pencil-tail Feist. For squirrel hunting, this dog is par excellent.
2-Field Spaniel Group: Gun Dog
Height : 18 In. Weight: 35-50 Lbs. Coat: Flat Or Slightly Wavy, Thick, And Silky; Abundant Feathering On Legs, Ears, And
Belly Color: Black, Liver, Golden Liver, Or Mahogany Red; With Or Without Tan Markings; White Markings Are Not Allowed.
Standard: Head: Well developed skull, with long and lean muzzle. Eyes: Almond shaped and dark hazel or brown in color.
Ears: Set low, moderately long and hanging in folds. Muzzle: Medium size and well proportioned to head. Nose: Black and self-colored
according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Long, strong, and muscular. Top-line: Level. Chest: Deep and well developed,
but not too broad. Body: Back is very strong and muscular, with loins compact and firm. Legs: Forelegs are straight and well
boned. Hind legs are well angulated and strong. Feet: Round, hair between toes, strong pads. Tail: Carried level with back
and strong at the root. Movement: Good reach, with well balanced movement. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good
movement.
3-Fila Brasileiro Group: Mastiff
Other Names: Brazilian Mastiff, Brazilian Molosser Height : 24-29 In. Weight: 90-110 Lbs.
Coat: Short, Soft, And Smooth Color: All Colors
Standard: Head: Big, heavy, and massive. Eyes: Set well apart, almond shaped and medium to large in size. Ears: Pendant,
large, and v-shaped. Muzzle: Wide and well tapered. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level.
Neck: Extremely powerful and muscular, appearing short. Top-line: Level. Chest: Deep and large, with well sprung ribs that
reach to the level of the elbows. Body: Back is strong and broad, with croup set slightly higher than the withers. Legs: Forelegs
appear straight and powerful, with hind legs strong and having well bent stifles and hocks. Feet: Strong, with well arched
toes and thick pads. Tail: Wide at root and tapering at the hocks. Carried raised when alert. Movement: Strong and driving,
yet very agile. Temperament: Protective and aloof with strangers.
4-Finnish Hound Group: Hound
Other Names: Suomenajokoira Height : 20-24 1/2 In. Weight: 50-60 Lbs.
Coat: Short; Thick And Coarse To The Touch Color: Tan With Black Saddle; White Markings On Muzzle, Neck, Chest, Feet,
And Tail Tip.
Standard: Head: Narrow, with well arched skull. Eyes: Dark in color and set straight ahead. Ears: Set high, medium length
and hanging flat. Muzzle: Long and narrow. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Straight,
medium length and thin. Top-line: Level. Chest: Deep and long, with belly drawn up slightly. Body: Back is long, straight
and muscular, with loins short and strong. Legs: Forelegs are straight and well boned. Hind legs are well angulated and strong.
Feet: Compact, with toes close together and well arched. Tail: Long, strong and tapering. Movement: Good reach, with well
balanced movement. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good movement.
5-Finnish Lapphund Group: Northern
Other Names: Lapinkoira Height : 17-22 In. Weight: 66 Lbs., Minimum Coat: Medium-Long, Thick, Coarse, And Stand-Off;
With Thick, Soft Undercoat. Color: Any Color; White Must Not Dominate Standard: Head: Square with a slightly elongated
muzzle. Eyes: Medium to large in size and dark in color. Ears: Erect and pointed. Nose: Black and self-colored according to
coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Long and powerful. Top-line: Level. Chest: Deep and oval in shape. Body: Back is short,
straight and strong. Legs: Forelegs are straight and strong, with hind legs powerful and hocks bent slightly. Feet: Round
with arched toes and thick pads. Tail: Medium length and bushy. Movement: Good reach, with well balanced movement. Temperament:
Energetic, free-spirited, with good movement.
6-Finnish Spitz Group: Northern
Other Names: Suomenpystykorva, Finsk Spets, Loulou Finnois Height : 16-20 In. Weight: 25-33 Lbs. Coat: Short, Thick,
Smooth, And Stand-Off Color: Yellowish-Red To Brownish-Red With White Markings On Chest & Feet.
Standard: Head: Medium size, with a domed skull. Eyes: Almond shaped, medium size, and dark in color. Ears: Small, erect,
and pointed. Muzzle: Medium and tapering to a point. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level.
Neck: Medium length and muscular. Chest: Deep and oval in shape. Body: Back is short, straight and strong. Legs: Forelegs
are straight and strong, with hind legs powerful and hocks bent slightly. Feet: Round with arched toes. Tail: Plumed, curling
to one side. Movement: Swift and very agile, with flowing gait. Temperament: High-spirited, yet very lovable.
*The Finnish Spitz is the national dog in Finland and despite his small size was used for tracking bear and elk. Today
he is used primarily for bird hunting.
7-Flat-Coated Retriever Group: Retriever
Height : 22-23 In. Weight: 60-70 Lbs.
Coat: Medium Length, Flat, And Fine; With Feathering Color: Black Or Liver.
Standard: Head: Long, with a long and powerful muzzle. Eyes: Medium size, almond shaped, and dark brown or hazel in color.
Ears: Small, lying flat on side of head. Muzzle: Medium size and well proportioned to head. Nose: Black and self-colored according
to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Strong, long, and slightly arched. Top-line: Level. Chest: Deep and moderately broad.
Body: Back is short and muscular. Legs: Forelegs are long and straight. Hind legs are medium length and powerful, with strong
hocks. Feet: Medium size, with well arched toes. Tail: Short, straight and carried gaily. Movement: Good reach, with well
balanced movement. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good movement.
8-Fox Terrier Group: Terrier
Height : 15 1/2-16 In. Weight: 16-18 1/2 Lbs. Coat: Smooth, Thick, And Hard
Color: Predominately White; Brindle, Liver, Or Red Is Undesirable.
Standard: Head: Wedge-shaped, flat, and narrow. Eyes: Small and dark in color. Ears: V-shaped, small, and drop forward
close to cheek. Muzzle: Medium and tapering to a point. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level.
Neck: Muscular and medium length. Top-line: Level. Chest: Deep and oval-shaped, with ribs rounded. Body: Back is short, firm
and straight, with loins strong and slightly arched. Legs: Forelegs are perfectly straight, with hind legs muscular and having
hocks well let down. Feet: Round and compact. Tail: Set high and docked. Movement: Quick, yet well balanced movements. Temperament:
Fearless, loyal, and willing to please.
*Fox Terrier is favorite dog in Sweden, Belgium, Canada, Holland, and Italy.
9-French Bulldog Group: Mastiff
Other Names: Bouledogue Francais Height : 12 In. Weight: 13-28 Lbs.
Coat: Short, Smooth, Soft, And Shiny Color: Fawn, Brindle (With Or Without White Markings);
Piebald Or White
Standard: Head: Large, square, and flat between ears. Eyes: Round and set wide apart. Ears: Set high, bat-like, broad
at base, and rounded at top. Muzzle: Short, broad and deep. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Undershot,
with lower jaw projected in front of upper jaw. Neck: Thick and well arched. Top-line: Level. Chest: Broad, deep and full.
Body: Back is short and broad, but narrows at the loins. Legs: Forelegs are set wide, with hind legs having stifles and hocks
well bent. Feet: Compact, with well arched toes. Tail: Short, thick at root, and tapers to a point. May be screw or straight.
Movement: Strong and driving, yet very agile. Temperament: Protective and aloof with strangers.
Breeds G
Galgo Espano Group: Southern
Other Names: Spanish Greyhound Height : 26-28 In. Weight: 64-66 Lbs. Coat: Short, Thick, And Smooth Color: Black, Red,
Brindle, Cinnamon, Or Chestnut; Solid Color Or With White.
Standard: Head: Long and narrow, with long muzzle. Eyes: Small and chestnut brown in color. Ears: Set high, small and
erect with folded tips. Muzzle: Long and narrow. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck:
Long and slightly arched. Chest: Narrow and deep. Body: Back is arched slightly and strong, with broad and strong loins. Legs:
Forelegs are straight and hind legs are muscular, with hocks well bent. Feet: Long, with well arched toes and strong nails.
Tail: Long and carried low in a slight curve. Movement: Swift, but agile. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good
movement.
Gascon-Saintongeois (Grand) Group: Hound
Other Names: Virelade Height : 24-28 In. Weight: 66-71 Lbs. Coat: Short And Fine Color: Tricolor; Black On Head And
A Few Body Spots; Tan Only On Head; Black Ticking Throughout.
Standard: Head: Long and narrow. Eyes: Deep set and dark chestnut in color. Ears: Set low and very long. Muzzle: Medium
size and well proportioned to head. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Medium length
and slightly arched. Top-line: Level. Chest: Deep and let down well between the forelegs. Body: Back is broad and powerful,
with croup falling away slightly. Legs: Forelegs are straight and set well apart. Hind legs are strong with stifles and hocks
well bent. Feet: Compact and strong, with arched toes and hard pads. Tail: Thick at root and reaching to the hocks Movement:
Good reach, with well balanced movement. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good movement.
Gascon-Saintongeois (Petit) Group: Hound
Height : 22-25 In. Weight: 50-62 Lbs. Coat: Short, Thick And Smooth. Color: Tricolor; Black On Head And A Few Body Spots;
Tan Only On Head; Black Ticking Throughout.
Standard: Head: Long and narrow. Eyes: Deep set and dark chestnut in color. Ears: Set low and very long. Muzzle: Long
and narrow. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Medium length and slightly arched.
Topline: Level. Chest: Deep and let down well between the forelegs. Body: Back is broad and powerful, with croup falling away
slightly. Legs: Forelegs are straight and set well apart. Hind legs are strong with stifles and hocks well bent. Feet: Compact
and strong, with arched toes and hard pads. Tail: Thick at root and reaching to the hocks. Movement: Good reach, with well
balanced movement. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good movement.
German Hunt Terrier Group: Terrier
Other Names: Deutscher Jagdterrier Height : 16 In. Weight: 20-25 Lbs. Coat: Short, Wiry, Coarse, Broken Color: Chocolate
And Tan, Black And Tan, Or Red
Standard: Head: Heavy and broad between ears, with a long and strong muzzle. Eyes: Small, dark, and deep set. Ears: V-shaped,
with tips falling forward. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Long and well muscled.
Topline: Level. Chest: Broad, but not deep or narrow. Body: Back is straight, long and strong, with loins and croup broad.
Legs: Forelegs straight, strong and short. Hind legs are strong and well muscled, with stifles and hocks well bent. Feet:
Round and small, with arched toes and hard pads. Tail: Carried horizontally. Movement: Good reach, with well balanced movement.
Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good movement
German Longhaired Pointer Group: Gun Dog
Other Names: Deutscher Langhaariger Vorstehhund, Langhaar
Height : 21-28 In. Weight: 55-70 Lbs. Coat: Moderate Length (2 Inches), Wavy, Tough; Feathering On Legs, Ears, And Undercoat.
Color: Generally Solid Liver; White On Chest And Head Permitted. Standard: Head: Long, with an arched forehead and broad
skull. Eyes: Dark in color. Ears: Set high, rounded at tips, hanging flat against head and covered with long hair. Muzzle:
Medium size and well proportioned to head. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Strong
and clean. Topline: Level. Chest: Deep with well sprung ribs. Body: Back is short and straight, with loins muscular. Legs:
Forelegs are strong and perpendicular. Hind legs are straight with hocks well bent. Feet: Round, with arched toes and tough,
hard pads. Tail: Well set and carried horizontally or with a slight upward curve. Extremely long tails may be docked a little.
Movement: Swift and very agile, with flowing gait. Temperament: High-spirited, yet very lovable.
German Pincher Group: Terrier
Other Names: Standard Pinscher Height : 16-19 In. Weight: 26-37 Lbs.
Coat: Short And Coarse Color: Black And Tan Or Red
Standard: Head: Medium length and wedge shaped, with a slightly domed skull. Eyes: Medium size, round and dark in color.
Ears: High set, cropped erect or with tips falling forward. Muzzle: Medium and tapering to a point. Nose: Black and self-colored
according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Medium length, strong and slender. Topline: Level. Chest: Oval shaped ribs,
deep and appears flat when viewed from the side. Body: Back is short and strong, with loins tucked up and croup straight.
Legs: Forelegs are straight and clean, with hind legs bent moderately at stifles and hocks. Feet: Small, cat-like and compact,
with arched toes. Tail: Set high, very strong, docked and carried erect. Movement: Quick, yet well balanced movements. Temperament:
Fearless, loyal, and willing to please.
German Sheeppoodle Group: Herding
Other Names: Schafpudel Height : 19-24 In. Weight: 50-65 Lbs.
Coat: Long, Shaggy, And Hard Color: White, Roan, And Pied
Standard: Head: Strong with a broad skull and long muzzle. Eyes: Medium size, almond-shaped and as dark as possible in
color. Ears: Broad, long and pendent. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Strong,
medium length, and slightly arched. Topline: Level. Chest: Broad and deep, with well sprung ribs. Body: Back is straight and
strong, with powerful loins. Legs: Forelegs are straight and strong, with hind legs having stifles and hocks well bent. Feet:
Long and strong, with thick pads. Tail: Carried low. Movement: Good reach, with well balanced movement. Temperament: Energetic,
free-spirited, with good movement.
German Shepherd Group: Herding
Other Names: Deutscher Schaferhund Height : 22-26 In. Weight: 77-95 Lbs.
Coat: Fairly Short With Thick Undercoat Color: Black, Black And Tan, Gray, Or Sable
Standard: Head: Medium size, clean cut and broad between the ears. Eyes: Medium size, almond-shaped and as dark as possible
in color. Ears: Medium size, set high and well apart. Pointed at tips and turned forward. Muzzle: Medium and tapering to a
point. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Powerful, medium length and well arched.
Chest: Deep, but not too broad. Ribs are not to be barrel-shaped. Body: Back is level, with strong and short loins. Legs:
Forelegs are straight and well boned. Hind legs are strongly muscled and have stifles and hocks well bent. Feet: Round with
well arched toes. Tail: Long, sabre-shaped and carried low. Movement: Strong and driving, yet very agile. Temperament: Protective
and aloof with strangers.
German Shorthaired Pointer Group: Gun Dog
Other Names: Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund, Kurzhaar Height : 24-25 In. Weight: 55-70 Lbs. Coat: Short, Hard, And
Thick Color: Liver Or Liver And White; With Or Without Ticking Or Roaning. Standard: Head: Proportioned to body, with broad
and slightly round skull. Eyes: Medium size, almond shaped, and dark in color. Ears: Broad, set high, and hanging close to
head. Muzzle: Medium size and well proportioned to head. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or
level. Neck: Medium length and slightly arched. Chest: Deep and broad, with well sprung ribs. Topline: Level. Chest reaches
elbows. Body: Symmetrical, powerful. Legs: Strong and well muscled. Feet: Compact, round, webbed. Tail: Set high, docked.
Movement: Good reach, with well balanced movement. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good movement.
German Spitz, Giant Group: Northern
Other Names: Deutscher Grossspitz, Great Spitz Height : 16 In., Minimum Weight: 40 Lbs. Coat: Long, Thick, Stand-Off,
And Double; Shorter On Muzzle, Ears, And Paws Color: Black, Brown, Or White Standard: Head: Fox like, medium size with broad
skull. Eyes: Medium size, dark, oblong. Ears: Pointed, small, carried erect and close together. Muzzle: Medium and tapering
to a point. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Moderate length. Topline: Level.
Chest: Deep with well sprung ribs. Body: Medium size, compact. Legs: Forelegs firm and straight. Hind legs firm with hocks
slightly bent. Feet: Round and compact, small. Tail: Plumed. Movement: Swift and very agile, with flowing gait. Temperament:
High-spirited, yet very lovable.
German Spitz, Small Group: Northern
Other Names: Deutscher Kleinspitz, Miniature German Spitz Height : 8 1/2–11In. Weight: 7 Lbs., Minimum Coat:
Long, Thick, Stand-Off, And Double; Shorter On Muzzle, Ears, And Paws
Color: Black, Brown, White, Orange, Or Wolf Gray
Standard: Head: Fox like, medium size with broad skull. Eyes: Medium size, dark, oblong. Ears: Pointed, very small, carried
erect. Muzzle: Medium and tapering to a point. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck:
Moderate length. Topline: Level. Chest: Deep with well sprung ribs. Body: Compact, medium size. Legs: Forelegs are firm and
straight. Hind legs are firm with hocks slightly bent. Feet: Round and compact, very small. Tail: Plumed. Movement: Swift
and very agile, with flowing gait. Temperament: High-spirited, yet very lovable.
German Spitz, Standard Group: Northern
Other Names: Deutscher Mittelspitz Height : 11 1/2-14 In. Weight: 25 Lbs
Coat: Long, Thick, Stand-Off, Double Color: Black, Brown, Orange, Wolf Gray, Or White
Standard: Head: Well proportioned to body, fox like Eyes: Medium size, dark, oblong. Ears: Set high on head, erect, triangular,
very small. Muzzle: Medium and tapering to a point. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level.
Neck: Moderate length. Top-line: Level. Chest: Deep with well sprung ribs. Body: Small, compact. Legs: Forelegs are firm and
straight. Hind legs are firm with hocks slightly bent. Feet: Round and compact, very small. Tail: Plumed, tossed over back.
Movement: Swift and very agile, with flowing gait. Temperament: High-spirited, yet very lovable.
German Spitz, Toy Group: Northern
Other Names: Zwergspitz Height : 8 1/2 In. Or Less Weight: 7 Lbs. Or Less
Coat: Long, Thick, Stand-Off, Double Color: All Solid Colors
Standard: Head: Well proportioned to body, fox like Eyes: Medium size, dark, oblong. Ears: Set high on head, erect, triangular,
very small. Muzzle: Medium and tapering to a point. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level.
Neck: Moderate length. Topline: Level. Chest: Deep with well sprung ribs. Body: Small, compact. Legs: Forelegs are firm and
straight. Hind legs are firm with hocks slightly bent. Feet: Round and compact, very small. Tail: Plumed, tossed over back.
Movement: Swift and very agile, with flowing gait. Temperament: High-spirited, yet very lovable.
German Wirehaired Pointer Group: Gun Dog
Other Names: Deutscher Drahthaariger Vorstehhund, Drahthaar Height : 22-26 In. Weight: 60-73 Lbs Coat: Harsh And Bristly
(Like Steel Wool), Bushy Eyebrows And Beard; Plentiful Under Wool
Color: Liver, Liver And White, Medium To Dark Chestnut
Standard: Head: Moderately long, skull is broad. Eyes: Brown in color, medium, oval. Ears: Rounded, hang close to head.
Muzzle: Medium and tapering to a point. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Slightly
arched, medium length. Topline: Level. Chest: Deep, ribs well sprung. Body: Muscular and defined. Legs: Straight, strong,
muscular. Feet: Round, webbed, high arched toes. Tail: Docked (to 2/5 of natural length). Movement: Swift and very agile,
with flowing gait. Temperament: High-spirited, yet very lovable.
German Wolfspitz Group: Northern
Height : 18 In. Or More Weight: 50 Lbs. Coat: Long, Thick, Stand-Off, Double Color: Wolf Gray Standard: Head: Fox like,
medium size with broad skull. Eyes: Medium size, dark, oblong. Ears: Pointed, small, carried erect. Muzzle: Medium and tapering
to a point. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Moderate length. Topline: Level.
Chest: Deep with well sprung ribs. Body: Compact, medium size. Legs: Forelegs are firm and straight. Hind legs are firm with
hocks slightly bent. Feet: Round and compact, small. Tail: Plumed. Movement: Swift, but agile. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited,
with good movement.
Giant Schnauzer Group: Herding
Other Names: Riesenschnauzer Height : 25-27 1/2 In. Weight: 75-77 Lbs.
Coat: Moderate Length, Bristly, And Hard; Wooly Undercoat Color: Black, Salt And Pepper
Standard: Head: Strong, rectangular, elongated. Eyes: Medium size, deep set, dark brown in color, oval. Ears: Set high,
v-shaped, may be cropped. Muzzle: Wide and well tapered. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or
level. Neck: Strong, well arched. Topline: Level. Chest: Medium in width. Body: Muscular, compact. Legs: Straight, with good
bone. Feet: Well arched, compact, and cat like. Tail: Set moderately high, docked. Movement: Swift and very agile, with flowing
gait. Temperament: High-spirited, yet very lovable.
*The Giant Schnauzer was developed in Germany as a cattle herding dog
Glen Of Imaal Terrier Group: Terrier
Height : 13-14 In. Weight: 30-35 Lbs.
Coat: Medium Length And Harsh Color: Blue And Gray Or Wheaten
Standard: Head: Good width between ears, with a rounded skull. Eyes: Chestnut in color. Ears: Not large, rose or half
pricked. Muzzle: Medium size and well proportioned to head. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor
or level. Neck: Moderate length, muscular. Topline: Level. Chest: Well sprung ribs. Body: Small, compact. Legs: Powerful,
well boned, muscular. Feet: Compact, round pads. Tail: Docked. Movement: Quick, yet well balanced movements. Temperament:
Fearless, loyal, and willing to please.
*The Glen of Imaal Terrier is bred with shorter legs than other Irish terriers.
Golden Retriever Group: Retriever
Height : 21 1/2-24 In. Weight: 60-75 Lbs. Coat: Thick, Wavy, Shiny, Flat, With Feathering; With A Water-Resistant Undercoat
Color: All Shades Of Golden And Cream
Standard: Head: Broad between ears, with a rounded skull. Eyes: Medium size, dark brown in color, set well apart and deep
in sockets. Ears: Short, fall close to cheek. Muzzle: Medium and tapering to a point. Nose: Black and self-colored according
to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Medium, long, muscular. Topline: Level. Chest: Deep, well developed forechest. Body:
Overall balance and symmetry. Legs: Muscular, straight, with good bone. Feet: Medium sized, round, compact, thick pads. Tail:
Thick, muscular at base. Movement: Quick, yet well balanced movements. Temperament: Fearless, loyal, and willing to please.
*The Golden Retriever makes an excellent companion dog and is being used more and more as a guide for the blind. He also
does very well in obedience competition.
Gordon Setter Group: Gun Dog
Height : 22-26 In. Weight: 45-75 Lbs. Coat: Fairly Long, Straight, & Flat; With Feathering.
Color: Black And Mahogany, Or Black And Tan.
Standard: Head: Broad between ears, large, rounded. Eyes: Oval, dark brown in color, not bulging. Ears: Set low, well
folded, carried close to head. Muzzle: Medium size and well proportioned to head. Nose: Black and self-colored according to
coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Long, lean, arched. Topline: Sloping. Chest: Deep, not too broad. Body: Short from shoulder
to hips. Legs: Big boned, straight, muscular. Feet: Well arched toes, with hair between toes, cat like in shape. Tail: Short,
thick at root, tapers to point. Movement: Good reach, with well balanced movement. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited,
with good movement.
Grand Bleu De Gascogne Group: Hound
Other Names: Large Blue Gascony Hound Height : 25-28 In. Weight: 71-77 Lbs.
Coat: Short, Thick, And Smooth Color: Tricolor; Body Is Mostly White, Black On Head With A Few Body Spots, Tan Above Eyes,
On Cheeks And Ears; Heavy Roaning.
Standard: Head: Strong, with a broad skull. Eyes: Dark chestnut in color. Ears: Long, conical. Muzzle: Medium size and
well proportioned to head. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Long, with a slight
arch. Topline: Level. Chest: Deep and broad, with ribs well sprung. Body: Powerful. Legs: Forelegs are straight and strong.
Hind legs are muscular with hocks well let down. Feet: Strong and compact. Tail: Thick, long, sickle curve. Movement: Swift
and very agile, with flowing gait. Temperament: High-spirited, yet very lovable.
Great Dane Group: Mastiff
Other Names: Deutscher Dogge, German Mastiff Height : 28 In., Minimum Weight: 100 Lbs. Or More Coat: Short, Thick, Smooth,
Shiny, And Close Color: Black, Fawn, Brindle, Blue Or Harlequin Standard: Head: Long and narrow. Eyes: Medium size, dark,
and almond shaped. Ears: Medium size, set high, and may be cropped. Muzzle: Wide and well tapered. Nose: Black and self-colored
according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Long, well arched, muscular. Topline: Level. Chest: Deep, broad, well muscled.
Body: Square, smoothly muscled. Legs: Long. Feet: Round, toes arched. Tail: Set high, broad at root, tapers to point. Movement:
Swift, but agile. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good movement.
*There is a Great Dane on record weighing 238 pounds and standing 41 1/2 inches tall!
Great Pyrenees Group: Flock Guard
Other Names: Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Chien De Montagne Des Pyrenes Height : 25-32 In. Weight: 90-145 Lbs. Coat: Medium-Long
Color: White; Sometimes With Light Tan Or Gray Markings
Standard: Head: Large and wedge shaped. Eyes: Medium sized, dark brown in color. Ears: V-shaped, rounded at tips, drop.
Muzzle: Wide and well tapered. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Short, muscular.
Topline: Level. Chest: Deep, flat sided. Body: Heavy bones and deep body. Legs: Broad and muscular. Feet: Large and tight.
Tail: Long. Movement: Swift, but agile. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good movement.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Group: Mastiff
Other Names: Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund Height : 24-28 1/2 In. Weight: Approx. 130 Lbs. Coat: Short, Thick, And Stiff
Color: Black And Rust With White Markings On Toes, Chest, Tail Tip And Blaze Standard: Head: Large and heavy. Eyes: Dark brown
in color and medium size. Ears: Triangular shaped, set high, and lying flat. Muzzle: Wide and well tapered. Nose: Black and
self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Moderate length, strong, and muscular. Topline: Level. Chest:
Broad and deep, with ribs well sprung. Body: Big boned, deep and broad. Legs: Strong bone. Feet: Short, round. Tail: Long,
carried slightly raised. Movement: Good reach, with well balanced movement. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good
movement.
Greek Harehound Group: Hound
Other Names: Hellinikos Ichnilatis, Hellenic Hound Height : 18-21 1/2 In. Weight: 35-45 Lbs. Coat: Short, Thick, And
Slightly Coarse Color: Black And Tan Saddled; White Spot On Chest Is Allowed Standard: Head: Long head, wide forehead and
tapering to the nose. Eyes: Large and dark, with tight lids. Ears: Flat, round and hanging. Muzzle: Medium size and well proportioned
to head. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Medium length and broadening towards
the chest. Topline: Level. Chest: Broad and descending to the level of the elbows, with well sprung ribs. Body: Back is long
and straight, with slight slope at the croup. Legs: Well set, angulated, muscular and strong. Feet: Round with strong nails.
Tail: Medium length, not longer than the hocks. Carried straight or with a slight upward curve. Movement: Swift and very agile,
with flowing gait. Temperament: High-spirited, yet very lovable.
Greek Hound Group: Hound
Other Names: Ellinikos Ichnilatis Height : 18-22 In. Weight: 38-45 Lbs.
Coat: Short, Thick & Coarse Color: Black & Fire Red, With Small White Markings On The Chest.
Standard: Head: Long head, wide forehead and tapering to the nose. Eyes: Large and dark, with tight lids. Ears: Flat,
round and hanging. Muzzle: Medium size and well proportioned to head. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite:
Scissor or level. Neck: Medium length and broadening towards the chest. Topline: Level. Chest: Broad and descending to the
level of the elbows, with well sprung ribs. Body: Back is long and straight, with slight slope at the croup. Legs: Well set,
angulated, muscular and strong. Feet: Round with strong nails. Tail: Medium length, not longer than the hocks. Carried straight
or with a slight upward curve. Movement: Swift and very agile, with flowing gait. Temperament: High-spirited, yet very lovable.
Greek Sheepdog Group: Flock Guard
Height : 26 In. Weight: 80-94 Lbs. Coat: Thick Color: White
Standard: Head: Medium sized, with a broad skull. Eyes: Almond-shaped. Ears: One ear is cropped. Muzzle: Wide and well
tapered. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Strong and muscular. Topline: Level.
Chest: Long, extending to the elbows, with well-sprung ribs. Body: Muscular. Legs: Forelegs set moderately apart with elbows
close to the body. Hind legs are long and muscular. Feet: Strong arched toes. Tail: Long. Movement: Good reach, with well
balanced movement. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good movement.
Greenland Dog Group: Draft
Other Names: Grolandshund Height : 22-24 In. Weight: 65 Lbs. Or More Coat: Moderately Long, Straight, Thick, And Stand-Off;
Heavy Undercoat Color: All Colors Allowed Except Albino
Standard: Head: Wedge shaped. Eyes: Slanted and dark in color. Ears: Small, triangular, set well apart. Muzzle: Medium
and tapering to a point. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Medium length and slightly
arched. Topline: Level. Chest: Broad and deep, with ribs well sprung. Body: Back is straight and muscular. Legs: Forelegs
are straight and strong. Hind legs are muscular, with stifles and hocks slightly bent. Feet: Large, round. Tail: Carried over
back in loose curl. Movement: Swift, but agile. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good movement.
*The Greenland Dog is an excellent draft dog and is used for hunting seal.
Greyhound Group: Southern
Height : 27-31 In. Weight: 60-70 Lbs.
Coat: Short, Soft, Smooth, Tight, And Shiny Color: All Colors Allowed
Standard: Head: Long and narrow, wide between ears. Eyes: Large and dark in color. Ears: Small. Muzzle: Long and narrow.
Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Long, muscular, and slightly arched. Topline:
Arched. Chest: Deep and wide, with ribs well sprung. Body: Powerful and symmetrical. Legs: Muscular, powerful. Feet: Hard
and close, hare like. Tail: Long, fine, tapering. Movement: swift, but agile. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with
good movement.
*The Greyhound is known as the fastest dog in the world, reaching speeds of up to 45 1/2 miles per hour and making jumps
from 25-30 feet.
Griffon Bleu De Gascogne (Petit) Group: Hound
Height : 17-21 In. Weight: 33 Lbs. Coat: Rough And Wiry Color: Tricolor; Body Is Mostly White, Black On Head With A Few
Body Spots, Tan Above Eyes, On Cheeks, And Ears; Heavy Roaning.
Standard: Head: Moderate length. Eyes: Medium size, golden chestnut in color. Ears: Pendant shaped, not too low set. Muzzle:
Medium and tapering to a point. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Thin, with a
slight dewlap. Topline: Level. Chest: Full and deep, with well sprung ribs. Body: Medium sized, muscular. Legs: Forelegs are
straight and strong. Hind legs are strong, with stifles and hocks well bent. Feet: Compact. Tail: Long, very thin at tip.
Movement: Swift and very agile, with flowing gait. Temperament: High-spirited, yet very lovable.
Griffon Fauve De Bretagne Group: Hound
Height : 19-22 In. Weight: 44 Lbs. Coat: Medium-Long, Stiff, Rough, And Hard
Color: Various Shades Of Wheaten To Red; Small White Spot On Chest Is Allowed
Standard: Head: Long, with a rounded skull. Eyes: Medium size, dark. Ears: Long, pointed, folded. Muzzle: Medium size
and well proportioned to head. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Thin, slight
dewlap. Topline: Level. Chest: Full and deep. Body: Muscular, strong bone. Legs: Well set, angulated. Tail: Moderately long.
Movement: Good reach, with well balanced movement. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good movement.
Griffon Nivernais Group: Hound
Height : 20-24 1/2 In. Weight: 49-55 Lbs. Coat: Long, Strong, Rough, Hard And Bushy
Color: Blue And Gray, Wolf Gray, Dark Gray, Or Boar Gray; With Shadings On The Cheeks
Standard: Head: Long, lean, narrow. Eyes: Lively expression and dark in color. Ears: Low-set, long, folded. Muzzle: Long
and narrow. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Short, muscular. Topline: Level.
Chest: Deep and broad, with ribs well sprung. Body: Sturdy, well muscled. Legs: Slightly crooked. Feet: Large, broad, compact.
Tail: Sickle curved. Movement: Swift and very agile, with flowing gait. Temperament: High-spirited, yet very lovable.
Griffon Vendeen (Briquet) Group: Hound
Other Names: Medium Vendeen Griffon Height : 19-22 In. Weight: 35-53 Lbs.
Coat: Long (1 1/2—2 1/2 Inches), Rough, And Bushy Color: Tricolor, Fawn, Orange, Orange And White, Gray, Gray
And White, Light Brown, Or Black And Tan; Usually White Background With Spots
Standard: Head: Short, and slightly rounded. Eyes: Large, dark. Ears: Pointed, not too long. Muzzle: Medium size and well
proportioned to head. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Slender, well arched.
Topline: Level. Chest: Deep. Body: Lightly built, graceful. Legs: Forelegs straight and broad. Hind legs parallel, hocks slightly
bent. Feet: Hare like. Tail: Sickle curved. Movement: Good reach, with well balanced movement. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited,
with good movement.
Griffon Vendeen (Grand) Group: Hound
Other Names: Large Vendeen Griffon Height : 23 1/2-26 In. Weight: 45-77 Lbs.
Coat: Long (1 1/2—2 1/2 Inches), Rough, And Bushy Color: Tricolor, Fawn, Orange, Orange And White, Gray, Gray
And White, Light Brown, Or Black And Tan; Usually White Background With Spots.
Standard: Head: Elongated, skull almost flat. Eyes: Large, dark. Ears: Oval. Muzzle: Medium size and well proportioned
to head. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Muscular. Topline: Level. Chest: Deep
and broad, with well sprung ribs. Body: Well muscled. Legs: Forelegs are strong and straight. Hind legs are muscular, with
hocks and stifles well bent. Feet: Large, broad, compact. Tail: Saber curved. Movement: Good reach, with well balanced movement.
Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good movement.
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